Wasting food should be made illegal. This is the call from SA Harvest. It says supermarkets and restaurants should be forced to donate unsold, but edible food. Over 20 million people go to bed hungry every night, while 10 million tonnes of food is thrown away. SA Harvest says

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As one of 36 Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs) the JICP is encouraged to see our partners optimising the opportunities provided by the Social Employment Fund to develop the skills of their participants on the ground.

On 15 March the Makers Valley Partnership hosted Revive & Thrive: The Entrepreneurial Waste Upcycling Craft Workshop. Neo Seletisha from iets’ene designs demonstrated the creative potential of waste materials, transforming them into unique and marketable crafts.

Birthday started early with a surprise burst into song by my Makers Valley Partnership team & left me in tears. It's moments like these that remind me of the incredible bonds we form at work. Grateful for these special connections! #WorkFamily #Gratitude

Here’s the drop of all the selected artists who applied to be a part of Fête de la Musique 2024 JHB! Thanks to everyone who submitted their music and congrats to the musicians chosen for this year’s lineup! On 22 June 2024 at Victoria Yards, catch these 12 talented local acts:

The Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival is no longer just an event. It is a movement that has given birth to the Creative Uprising Hub at ConHill. With creative development programs; events & opportunities all year round. Stay glued to our pages for more info & opportunities. #Basha24

Friends, Fam, Economists, Non-Economists, whoever you are- give this a listen abeg! Super simple, super clear reasoning to why we need to reengage on the purpose our economies! powerpeopleplanet.org 🙌🏾🙏🏾👏🏾

Hey Basha Uhuru Freedom Fest fans! #Basha24 is back with a huge bang! The Fest offers a jam-packed line-up at the Sounds of Freedom Music Fest, creative immersions, & art filled experiences for its 2024 edition from the 27 -29 June. Read more here: bit.ly/4eca7vZ

So many special things happen in our community, often unseen. Grateful to Liz Dahl and her team for showcasing the story off The Little Music School in the Valley: Watch this special video and follow Making Change SA for more inspiring stories. 🫶🏾👏🏾🙏🏾 youtu.be/lzWkEJVgNg0

This World Refugee Day, we join the many across the globe calling for the rights of refugees to be protected & celebrate their contributions like Trésor Nzengu Mpauni, who founded the world's first arts festival in a refugee camp in Malawi. #CAN #arts #socialimpact #socialchange

So proud of you Hector Mgiba for this award but most importantly the incredible impact, work and partnerships you’ve facilitated and enabled in our community Makers Valley Partnership Creating awareness around #climatechange through creativity & connection 💛👏🏾 mg.co.za/200youngsoutha…

Obrigado Braga! 🙏🏾💛🌞 Sharing Makers Valley's mission towards a #wellbeingeconomy and seeing youth-driven innovation firsthand was inspiring! #CulturalAccess Thank you for the opportunity UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 #creativecitiesnetwork

Join us later today for an Info & Support Session to learn more about the ‘Young African Climate Changemakers’ Challenge and how you can stand a chance to win one of ten, $1000 prizes! 🖇️changemkrs.org/YACCINFOSESSION #YACCChallenge #ChangemakerChallenge #ClimateChange #SocEnt

As a partner of the JICP on the #SocialEmoymentFund Makers Valley Partnership’s initiative, #PartofMore is designed to empower existing NGOs in the Maker’s Valley Community. jicp.org.za/news/sef-partn… #workforcommongood #presidentialemploymentstimulus #JICP #SEF #JICSEP

Are you an existing music entrepreneur or music professional ready to take things to the next level? Then the Music Business Lab Bootcamp is for you! Register before the 12th of August to secure your spot – space is limited, sign up now: form.jotform.com/24200421558604… #MusicLab

🎨🚀 Calling all creative minds and changemakers! 🌍 The Inaugural Global Artivism Conference is your stage! 🌟 🖌️ Ready to connect, learn, and be empowered? 🕊️ Free online registration is still open! globalartivism.com

📢The #Engineering4People Design Challenge is heading back to Makers Valley, Johannesburg in 2024/25! In partnership with EWB-SA & Makers Valley Partnership students will tackle real-world issues through globally responsible design. Find out more.👇 ewb-uk.org/efp-returns-to…

What does a good life mean to you? 🤔 In ep. 3 of Cities 1.5, Thobile Chittenden of Makers Valley Partnership discusses supporting Johannesburg’s inner-city community, while Hollie Irvine talks about empowering youth in Perth, Scotland. Listen: link.chtbl.com/cities15s4e3 Produced by UTP Journals